Color Grading from Scratch: Technique and Narrative
A course by Cassiana Umetsu , Colorist
Learn to treat the color, contrast, and saturation of audiovisual images with DaVinci Resolve and transmit messages through a coherent aesthetic
Tones, shades, and nuances are communication tools whether a comedy film or a drama, a horror or adventure series. Cassiana Umetsu specializes in color grading and has worked on productions for production companies such as Netflix, Disney+, and Globo. In this online course, she teaches you the basics necessary to color an audiovisual product, whether for an Instagram video or a cinematographic piece.
Cassiana explains how to improve and give visual coherence to moving images and as well as to tell a story based on colors. Learn digital post-production techniques and tools, such as Davinci Resolve, and understand how to engage with the subject and preserve the director's vision. Get ready to transform audiovisual pieces with the subtlety of colors!
What will you learn in this online course?
13 lessons & 12 downloads
- 94% positive reviews (18)
- 1,191 students
- 13 lessons (1h 32m)
- 12 downloads
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Portuguese
- Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Color grade a sequence of clips of your choice.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
To any and every audiovisual post-production enthusiast.
Requirements and materials
To take the course, you need prior knowledge of some image editing software, in addition to the program installed on your computer. Cassiana uses DaVinci Resolve during the course, but you can opt for another software.
Reviews
Cassiana Umetsu
A course by Cassiana Umetsu
As an audiovisual post-production professional and colorist, Cassiana Umetsu translates subjective ideas into a coherent aesthetic based on colors, contrasts, and nuances. With a degree in cinema from Brasília and qualifications from studies in New York, she has worked on projects for Netflix, Amazon Studios, Disney+, O2, Globo, and Vector Zero. She has also acted in music videos for artists such as Anitta and Letrux as well as in advertising campaigns for brands such as Coca-Cola, Microsoft, and Volkswagen.
In addition, Cassiana has collaborated with her unique sensitivity and technique in the post-production of films recognized by critics, including the short film Seiva Bruta, which was preselected for the 2022 Oscars, and the feature film Babenco, awarded at the Venice Film Festival. Other works that have marked her career are Música para morrer de amor, Medus, O ponto firme, A Batalha de Shangri-lá, and Abestalhados 2.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Introduction to Color Grading
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A Brief History of the Colorist in Cinema
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Software and Its Different Applications
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Equipment
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Searching the Footage
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U3
Coloring the Film
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Conforming
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Color Correction: The Theory
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Color Correction: The Practice
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Color Grading: The Theory
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Color Grading: The Practice
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U4
The Export
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Formats and Codecs
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Do the Export
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FP
Final project
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Color Grading from Scratch: Technique and Narrative
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FAQs
This course is designed for those with intermediate audiovisual or post-production knowledge who want to deepen their skills in color grading, specialized software, and professional workflows.
Basic video editing experience and fundamental knowledge of editing software are recommended, along with an interest in post-production and color correction for audiovisual media.
You will learn to analyze references, apply advanced color grading techniques, use software like DaVinci Resolve, Premiere, and After Effects, set up post-production pipelines, and create professional visual looks.
The course covers DaVinci Resolve, Premiere, After Effects, Baselight, Scratch, Final Cut, and techniques for integrating different post-production platforms.
It’s recommended to have a computer with a good graphics card, a calibrated monitor, and editing software installed. For best results, a controlled lighting environment can be helpful.
You’ll improve skills in color correction, contrast adjustment, LUT application, RAW image processing, monitor calibration, timeline organization, and exporting professional projects.
Yes, the course teaches how to build and present a portfolio using various materials, visual references, and mood boards to showcase your personal or professional work.
Muito prático, super recomendo!
Muy recomendable!
This course is amazing! The teacher explains everything, and I now understand color more that I used to.
ES UN CURSO BOM PERO TEM POUCA PRATICA! SERIA MUI6TO BOM ELA FAZER UM INTENSIVO
Curso de excelente qualidade, a professora domina o tema e trouxe vários insights que vou usar no meu dia a dia.